Sermons on Preserved:

Looking Beyond The Faults And Mistakes Of Others Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 11, 2005

How "love covers a multitude of sins."

Last week we began the series on teamwork and we covered "How to Show Love to Others." We looked at 1 Peter 4:8a – "Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other." Today we’re going to cover the last part of 1 Peter 4:8: "For love covers a multitude of sins." That’s it, just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Warning Against Apostasy

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 13, 2022

This is an expository message on the first half of Jude.

Title: A Warning Against Apostasy Script: Jude 1:1-11 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 8-14-22 Intro: I can still recall the conversation I had with a friend nearly 35 yrs ago. A shocked friend asked, "Have you heard that Michael is no longer a Christian?" What was so alarming to my ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Liberating Love

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Love liberates us from sin and selfish inner drives so we can serve one another.

LIBERATING LOVE TEXT: Gal 5:13 "For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another." (KJV) I. CALLED UNTO LIBERTY A. SOME ARE AFRAID TO PREACH LIBERTY 1. They fear that it will lead people to sin and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Signs - Pt. 6 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 18, 2010

Jesus was clear that our walk should be marked by signs and wonders. What is following you? Is your life “signless”?

Signs Pt. 6 I just want to make a few comments this morning to help set the stage for what we are about to do. Text: John 21:1-6 1 Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee.[a] It happened this way: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus[b]), Nathanael from Cana ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salt And Light

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 18, 2006

We are called to be the salt and light of the world.

These two examples Jesus uses may seem insignificant now, but in the first century salt and light was very valuable. In the Roman market place salt was even used at times as money and without electricity light was a valuable asset at night. Today we often take these two things for granted. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Salt & Light

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

We are called out to be useful to God.

Salt & Light October 26, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are called out to be useful to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 5: 13-16 Introduction: In a cave where they turn out the light completely. I. Salt a. Sodium is an extremely active ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 15, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Six. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER SIX OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is sin continues to increase but God has a plan to start over with the human race. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 6 The human race became generally corrupt. God determines to destroy them by a flood. Noah, a just man, is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guarding The Treasure Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Guarding the Gospel is not an option but a sacred duty entrusted to us by God.

"Guarding the Treasure of Faith" Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: 2 Timothy 1:13-14 (NLT) - "Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me—a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus. Through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Contentment Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

SPIRITUAL CONTENTMENT

Psalm 32:1-11 SPIRITUAL CONTENTMENT I. THE POSSIBILITY OF SPIRITUAL CONTENTMENT - 1-2 i. The Defination of Spiritual Contentment - Freedom from Transgression - “to cross a line.” rebellion - Pictures Sin as Defiance. 1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Sin - “missing the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Stewards Of The Truth Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 2 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship; this part dealing with the Word of God and the Gospel.

LESSON 2 - STEWARDS OF THE TRUTH TEXT: JOHN 18:33-38a; 1Co 4:1-2 Introduction: Last week, we began this series of messages on Stewardship. We discussed the measure of a life. We found that our faith is the foundation of our life, and upon that foundation of faith comes our values. Our values, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Nation Building

Contributed by J. B. Hall on Dec 22, 2008

This sermon details how and why "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord..."; and describes various types of governments and why they bear rule.

“Nation Building” Psalm 33:12 – 22 Preached by: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: Nations are most often defined by the type government they have; for the type government usually reflects the nature of the people. According to Romans 13:1 government has been established by God. Here’s what it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

This Child Is King Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

God’s marvelous eternal plan of salvation can be clearly seen in the fact that Jesus is King.

1. God’s plan for a ruler through promise (1) 2. God’s plan for a ruler through people (2-16) 3. God’s plan for a ruler through providence (17) This morning we’re starting a three-part series called, “Who Is This Child?” In today’s world, it’s hard enough to see Jesus at Christmas time through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Salt And Light

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2014

We are called to be the salt and light of the world. Are we?

Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light August 31, 2014 On Sunday, April 8, 1945, German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was taken from a worship service he had just conducted for prisoners to a concentration camp in Flossenburg. He was tried for treason and hanged just a couple weeks before the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Look Like Light, Taste Like Salt

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 20, 2017

In explaining life following Jesus (discipleship), Jesus uses two elements from everyday life to explain His expectations and the results of being a disciple. The first is salt. The second is light.

Look like Light, Taste Like Salt MATTHEW 5:13-16 #discipleship READ MATTHEW 5:13-16 [congregation reads along aloud] "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look Like Light, Taste Like Salt

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017

In explaining life following Jesus (discipleship), Jesus uses two elements from everyday life to explain His expectations and the results of being a disciple. The first is salt. The second is light.

Look like Light, Taste Like Salt MATTHEW 5:13-16 #discipleship READ MATTHEW 5:13-16 [congregation reads along aloud] "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ